66 EXTERNAL ENVELOPE
Birmingham city centre project provided with perfect cladding solution thanks to Aquarian
eading external cladding supplier Aquarian Cladding Systems has provided the perfect solution for a £17m project in Birmingham. Main contractor Colmore Tang selected
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the experienced ALD Group from the Aquarian Approved Installer Network to install Aquarian’s unique insulating brick cladding system Gebrik on the Granville Lofts development. Chosen for its exemplary aesthetics, reliability and speed of installation, Gebrik was also vital in overcoming several challenges. With the site situated between the
railway and canal, deep foundations were restricted therefore the building was piled which meant the overall construction needed to be relatively light. Further restrictions were imposed by Birmingham City Council’s Planning Department, who insisted on a masonry facade due to its historic city location. ALD Group Contracts Manager Andy
Wood explained: “With over 3,700 m2 of
brickwork to install, Gebrik provided a quick and efficient cladding solution. “Most of the cladding was installed during
the autumn and winter, and because Gebrik is not affected by weather, we were able to continuously install come rain or shine. “Logistically, the city centre site was a real challenge, but with Gebrik arriving in up to 600m2 single loads, vehicle movement and site storage was reduced to a bare minimum, meaning less impact on our neighbours and a safer environment for all.” The 3,727 m2
of Gebrik cladding, plus the
fully insulated Fusion structural SFS system, contributed to the completion of the entire scheme in less than 40 weeks. Aquarian were on hand with their
technical expertise, ensuring that insurers and Birmingham City Council’s Building Control were satisfied that the construction complied with the system’s BBA certificate and current fire regulations.
RENOLIT EXOFOL PX Claystone
RENOLIT EXOFOL PX Claystone is an exciting new development for exterior grade films. The soft clay colour is inherently sophisticated and a particularly versatile neutral shade for new build, period renovations or commercial applications. Importantly, Claystone is enhanced by the addition of TruGrain – a new fine detailed wood style emboss which adds a dynamic nuance of realism to finished fenestration products. Claystone is an original pale sandy fawn colour with a greyish undertone. The full beauty of the finished product results from the exceptionally detailed TruGrain emboss. TruGrain contains fine linear woodgrain pores cleverly interspersed by none planking cathedrals giving movement and variety which accumulate in to a low gloss soft touch surface finish. Produced in the RENOLIT EXOFOL PX grade of exterior films this product is launched with a warranty of up 15 years depending on global geographic climatic region.
marketing.rcl@renolit.com New StoBrick launch extends options
The launch of a new cladding product for externally insulated building facades has expanded the wide range of design options available from Sto UK, a leading external wall insulation system designer. Developed in response to a demand for a brick cladding solution for use with mineral-fibre based insulation systems, StoBrick gives
architects a far greater opportunity to incorporate genuine clay brick finishes into their facade designs, achieving the required A2-s1, d0 fire rating, with a wide range of textures, colours and sizes available.
0141 892 8000
www.sto.co.uk renolit-exterior/renolit-exterior-sample-ordering Senior adds strength to its range
Senior Architectural Systems has developed a new aluminium curtain wall system that allows architects to create sleek and expansive fenestration designs, all with the added reassurance of accommodating greater structural movement. The new SF62 aluminium curtain wall system has
been specifically developed for use on projects where structural movement may be a challenge. Similar in design to Senior’s popular SF52 aluminium curtain wall system, the new SF62 also boasts exceptional thermal performance that not only meets but exceeds current building regulations, and has been fully weather tested.
www.seniorarchitecturalsystems.co.uk
“We’re extremely proud of our robust, intelligent and innovative brick cladding system and its ability to adapt and thrive in challenging environments,” said Aquarian’s Managing Director Paul Richards.
0808 223 9080
info@aquariancladding.co.uk
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